Funding supports community-based programs addressing food security, housing stability, workforce development, foster care and rural health across Missouri

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Home State Health, a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to Missourians, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a combined $750,000 investment in nearly two dozen organizations working to address drivers of health to improve health outcomes for individuals and families across the state.

The funding supports community-based programs focused on food security, housing stability, workforce development, foster care, healthcare access and the unique needs of rural communities.

"Across Missouri, community organizations are helping families overcome challenges that directly influence their health and well-being," said Shawn Furey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Home State Health. "Whether it's expanding access to healthy food, stable housing, workforce opportunities, healthcare services or support for children and families, these organizations are changing the communities they serve. We are proud to partner with them and invest in programs that strengthen communities and build healthier futures."

2026 Grant Recipients

Organizations receiving funding include:

• AGAPE Community Outreach
• Care to Learn
• Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, Inc.
• Community Council of St. Charles
• Covenant House Missouri
• Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries
• Every Child's Hope
• Faith Bridge
• Foster Adopt Connect, Inc.
• Foster Care Coalition
• Hannibal Regional Healthcare System
• KVC Behavioral Healthcare Missouri, Inc.
• Ozarks Resource Group d/b/a Ozarks Community Health Center
• Pediatric Place, Family First Initiative
• Phelps County Regional Medical Center (d/b/a Phelps Health)
• Rung Foundation Inc. (d/b/a Rung for Women)
• Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
• Seed St. Louis
• Southeast Missouri Health Network
• St. Francis Hospital Foundation, supporting the needs of Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville
• Swope Health Services
• West Central Community Development Corporation

Grant recipients include those providing critical services for children, youth and families involved in foster care, adoption, kinship care and transitional living programs. Investments in organizations including Covenant House Missouri, Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries, Every Child's Hope, Faith Bridge, Foster Adopt Connect, Foster Care Coalition and KVC Behavioral Healthcare Missouri will help expand behavioral health services, strengthen family supports and increase access to resources that promote stability for vulnerable children and families.

The grants also support organizations serving communities throughout urban and rural Missouri. Funded programs aim to increase access to healthcare, nutritious food, stable housing, employment opportunities and other essential services that help individuals and families succeed.

"The Centene Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that are creating meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to thrive," said Keith Williamson, President of the Centene Foundation. "These organizations know their communities and are developing solutions that can make a lasting difference."

Collectively, these grants represent an investment in healthier communities across the state. By supporting these local organizations, Home State Health and the Centene Foundation are helping advance health equity and create stronger communities throughout the state.

About Home State Health
Home State Health is a Missouri-based managed care organization and company of Centene Corporation, a Fortune 25 healthcare enterprise. Home State Health serves the Medicaid population in partnership with MO HealthNet and also provides Marketplace and Medicare coverage to Missouri residents. The organization is committed to transforming the health of the community, one person at a time.

About the Centene Foundation
The Centene Foundation, a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation. The Foundation supports projects and initiatives aligned with Centene's mission to remove barriers to wellness and improve health equity through investments in healthcare access, social services and education.

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